Full day visit from Santa Cruz:

Yes, often done so for transportation between the islands.

Boat riding time from Puerto Ayora to Puerto Villamil:

More or less 2.5 hrs. per way.

General itinerary for the day

On this day you will be visiting the Charles Darwin Station during the morning for about two hours. The local guide will give you some information about what is beeing done to protect the giant tortoises in Galapagos. Afterwards you will have time to check out from your hotel and have lunch. At around 14h00 You will be taken by the local guide to the pier where you will get into the public speed boat that takes you to Isabela. Upon arrival to Isabela, you will be taken by the local guide to your hotel and then you will receive a small briefing of what you can do in Isabela for the rest of the day, and how is the program for the comming days.

What can you do today?

Sightseeing, small hike, bird watching, animal observation.

Possible / Suggested Overnight Town:

Puerto Villamil.